Godfather

Whiskey · Rocks

Scotch and amaretto over a large rock — two ingredients, no fuss. Said to have been favored by Marlon Brando and canonized in the 1970s.

GlassRocks
GarnishNone
ABV30%
Categoryclassic
Flavornutty, sweet, smoky, simple

Ingredients

  • Blended Scotch Whisky2 oz
  • Amaretto0.75 oz

Method

  1. Add Scotch and amaretto to rocks glass with large ice cube
  2. Stir gently to combine
  3. No garnish

Pro Tips

  • Scotch + amaretto — two ingredients, served over a large cube.
  • Disaronno is traditional; Lazzaroni is smoother and more almond-forward.
  • Use a mellow blended Scotch — peaty single malts fight the almond.